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I would love to be 16, 14 was a confusing time for me [message #57348]

Tue, 16 June 2009 13:55

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If i could be young again, i would love to be 16. When i was 16, i knew i was gay (i came out then), had gay/lesbian friends, and was still motivated to do good in school.

My only request would be that i would be allowed to take the confidence i have now. I was very shy then, and to a certain extend i still am, the difference now is i'm not afraid to show my own sense of style, and i'm not anti-social. I would be popular in school if i was the way i am now.

Also i would love to go back and pursue the guys i let get away because i didn't feel as confident.

But then again, i'll turn 22 in september, meaning i have a whole life ahead of me. I can't complain too much.

P.S i do have pleasant memories of the showers when i was 14. i spent many nights dreaming about the things i saw. so many boys within reach, yet the space was infinite. i drowned in agony.

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Re: I would love to be 16, 14 was a confusing time for me [message #57377 is a reply to message #57348]

Wed, 17 June 2009 04:20

JimB

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M wrote:
> But then again, i'll turn 22 in september, meaning i have a whole life ahead of me.
Yes, you don't have a whole lot to choose from. For me I would go back to my mid-20's. That was a very fun and exciting time for me: many good friends with lots of activities; I started my career and excelled quickly; many firsts that provide great memories. It paved the way for the very good life that followed.

JimB

Re: I would love to be 16, 14 was a confusing time for me [message #57399 is a reply to message #57377]

Thu, 18 June 2009 06:05

ray2x

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Those early twenty years seem to have some magic or energy. Twenty two years old for me was totally just one of my best years. The events, people, places and events which occured that year were beyond how I could have imagined. It's certainly adult years but with still lots of youth left in our minds and spirits.

Raymundo

18 for me [message #57403 is a reply to message #57399]

Thu, 18 June 2009 10:50

acam

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It would have to be at least 18 for me, M. I can't now recall when I first felt sexual feelings for someone else, but my first actual contact was around 19. Maybe I would have woken up earlier if I knew what I do now.

I certainly missed out on all the fun the teenagers in the stories on this site have with each other. I would have enjoyed it very much. Unpartnered life in those days was a sexual desert!

Love
Anthony

Re: I would love to be 16, 14 was a confusing time for me [message #57405 is a reply to message #57399]

Thu, 18 June 2009 13:40

JimB

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Raymundo wrote:
> It's certainly adult years but with still lots of youth left in our minds and spirits.
Very well put, Raymundo; that describes those years precisely.

JimB

I would have to stand pat at 58 [message #57406 is a reply to message #57348]

Thu, 18 June 2009 15:43

Macky

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When I really stop and think about it, I am honestly happier right now that in any previous time in my life. It appears that I must have had an unhappy childhood and youth. I do have some happy memories from when I was young, but most of it was pretty terrible. I feel that, given the same environment as I had as a young person, the mental strides I may have made in the last few decades would not help me to have a radically different life from the one I had, even if I could do it over again.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to dwell together in unity!
Ps 133:1 NASB

Re: I would love to be 16, 14 was a confusing time for me [message #57422 is a reply to message #57405]

Fri, 19 June 2009 05:45

ray2x

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Thank you, JimB. Everyone at any age should still have youthful mind and spirits. I wish physical spirits can always be youthful too. My knees and back could use a blast of youthful vigor.

Raymundo

Re: I would love to be 16, 14 was a confusing time for me [message #57428 is a reply to message #57422]

Fri, 19 June 2009 17:07

JimB

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LOL. I hear you Raymundo. After I built my house (about 20 years ago) I've learned not to ask so much of my body; it just doesn't have as much to give me anymore. I exercise moderately several times a week, eat well and see a massage/physical therapist monthly to help it provide many more years of service. But I gave up trying to be 25 again. LOL

JimB

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